Can SlabIQ replace Tekla Tedds completely?

SlabIQ replaces Tedds for all slab design work. For other structural calculations like beams, columns, and connections, Tedds remains useful. Many engineers use both tools for their respective strengths.

How does SlabIQ AI compare to Tedds templates?

Tedds templates follow standard calculation procedures that the engineer drives manually, one iteration at a time. SlabIQ AI explores thousands of design variations simultaneously to find the true optimum — something impossible to achieve manually through templates.

Does SlabIQ support the same codes as Tedds?

Yes, and more. SlabIQ supports IS 456, ACI 318, Eurocode 2, and TR 34 with automated compliance checking. Tedds supports IS 456, ACI 318, and Eurocode 2 but lacks TR 34 for industrial floors.

Is SlabIQ cloud-based while Tedds is desktop?

Yes. SlabIQ is fully cloud-based with no installation required, enabling collaboration and access from anywhere. Tedds requires desktop installation and is tied to a single workstation license.

Which tool is better for SFRC industrial floors?

SlabIQ is significantly better for SFRC industrial floors with specialized fiber dosage optimization, AI mix design, and TR 34 compliance. Tedds has no SFRC-specific capabilities.

Comparison

SlabIQ vs Tekla Tedds

Tekla Tedds is a general structural calculation tool with pre-built templates. SlabIQ is a specialized AI platform that optimizes SFRC slab design with automated fiber dosage, crack width prediction, cost estimation, and multi-code compliance in a single streamlined workflow.

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Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	SlabIQ	Tekla Tedds
Slab Design Capabilities
SFRC Optimization	AI-powered automated	Manual templates
Steel Fibre Dosage	Auto-optimized	Manual input
Crack Width Prediction	FEA-based AI	Empirical
Cost Estimation	SFRC vs rebar comparison
Design Iterations	Thousands per second	Manual re-run each time
Code Compliance
IS 456
ACI 318
Eurocode 2
TR 34
Automated Compliance Check		Manual verification
General Scope
Cloud Access		Desktop only
Beam/Column Design
Foundation Design	Slab-on-grade specialized	General foundations
Report Generation	Instant professional	Template-based
Pricing
Subscription	$99/mo	$200+/mo
Free Trial		Demo only
Cloud Updates	Always current	Version-dependent
Learning Curve	Hours	Days to weeks

Why Choose SlabIQ

Key advantages that set SlabIQ apart from Tekla Tedds

AI-Optimized Results

SlabIQ AI explores thousands of design variations in seconds to find the optimal combination of fiber dosage, thickness, and joint spacing — results that human iteration through Tedds templates would never discover.

Faster Design Workflow

Complete an SFRC slab design in minutes versus hours of Tedds template manipulation. AI handles the iteration, optimization, and compliance checking automatically.

Cost-Aware Design

Built-in SFRC vs rebar cost comparison ensures designs are optimized for both structural performance and project budget — a dimension Tedds does not consider.

TR 34 Compliance

SlabIQ includes TR 34 compliance for industrial floor design, a critical standard that Tedds does not natively support.

Pricing Comparison

SlabIQ

$99/mo

Tekla Tedds

$200+/mo

SlabIQ costs 50% less than Tekla Tedds while delivering AI-optimized slab designs that Tedds template approach cannot match.

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